Pictorial Bijar Rugs

Guide to Pictorial Bijar Rugs & Carpets

Examples:

Cypress & Willow Bidjar Rug

Origin: Northwest Persia, Kurdistan, late 19th century

Size: approx. 230 x 135 cm.

Notes on Condition: Lower end reknotted; otherwise well preserved.

Bijar Pictorial Mat

Size: 2ft.9in. x 1ft.10in. (84 x 56cm.)

Colors: Black

Woven: Hand knotted

Foundation: Cotton

Pile: Wool

Style: Bidjar

Category: Tribal

Origin: Bidjar Persian Rug

Age: Aged 20-30 years

Condition: Excellent

KPSI: 82

Knotting Time: 10 days (95 hours)

Fish and Peacock Bijar Carpet, last quarter 19th century

Origin: North Persia

Measurements: approximately 12ft. 4in. by 6ft. 8in. (3.76 by 2.03m.)

Description: Wool warp, foldwear, scattered spot stains.